How do I convert pounds to stones?

Multiply the pound value by 0.0714286. So x lb × 0.0714286 = the equivalent in st.

What is 5 pounds in stones?

5 pounds equals 0.357143 stones.

What is 10 pounds in stones?

10 pounds equals 0.714286 stones.

What is 100 pounds in stones?

100 pounds equals 7.14286 stones.

How do I convert back from stones to pounds?

Multiply the stone value by 14. For example, 1 st = 14 lb.

Is the pound bigger than the stone?

No. 1 pound is smaller than 1 stone. It takes 14 pounds to equal 1 stone.

Are these conversion factors exact?

Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (0.0714286) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.

Pounds to Stones Converter

1 lb = 0.0714286 st

1 pound equals 0.0714286 stones. To convert pounds to stones, multiply the pound value by 0.0714286. For quick reference: 1 lb = 0.0714286 st, 5 lb = 0.357143 st, 10 lb = 0.714286 st, 100 lb = 7.14286 st.

From

0.0714286

FormulaStones = Pounds × 0.0714286

Quick

How to convert pounds to stones

Take your value
Start with your value in pounds.
Multiply by 0.0714286
Multiply the pound value by 0.0714286. This is the exact conversion factor from pounds to stones.
Read the result
The product is your value in stones. For example, 5 lb × 0.0714286 = 0.357143 st.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from pounds to stones is 0.0714286.

Stones = Pounds × 0.0714286

Pounds to Stones conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from pounds to stones
Pounds (lb)	Stones (st)
0.1 lb	0.0071429 st
0.25 lb	0.017857 st
0.5 lb	0.035714 st
1 lb	0.071429 st
1.5 lb	0.10714 st
2 lb	0.14286 st
2.5 lb	0.17857 st
3 lb	0.21429 st
4 lb	0.28571 st
5 lb	0.35714 st
6 lb	0.42857 st
7 lb	0.5 st
8 lb	0.57143 st
9 lb	0.64286 st
10 lb	0.71429 st
12 lb	0.85714 st
15 lb	1.0714 st
18 lb	1.2857 st
20 lb	1.4286 st
25 lb	1.7857 st
30 lb	2.1429 st
35 lb	2.5 st
40 lb	2.8571 st
45 lb	3.2143 st
50 lb	3.5714 st
60 lb	4.2857 st
70 lb	5 st
75 lb	5.3571 st
80 lb	5.7143 st
90 lb	6.4286 st
100 lb	7.1429 st
120 lb	8.5714 st
125 lb	8.9286 st
150 lb	10.714 st
175 lb	12.5 st
180 lb	12.857 st
200 lb	14.286 st
225 lb	16.071 st
250 lb	17.857 st
275 lb	19.643 st
300 lb	21.429 st
350 lb	25 st
400 lb	28.571 st
450 lb	32.143 st
500 lb	35.714 st
600 lb	42.857 st
750 lb	53.571 st
1000 lb	71.429 st
2000 lb	142.86 st
5000 lb	357.14 st

Real-world reference

A loaf of bread is about 1 lb. A standard bag of sugar is 5 lb. In stones, that gives you: 1 lb = 0.0714286 st, 10 lb = 0.714286 st, 100 lb = 7.14286 st.

Frequently asked questions

How many stones are in 1 pound?: 1 pound equals 0.0714286 stones.
How do I convert pounds to stones?: Multiply the pound value by 0.0714286. So x lb × 0.0714286 = the equivalent in st.
What is 5 pounds in stones?: 5 pounds equals 0.357143 stones.
What is 10 pounds in stones?: 10 pounds equals 0.714286 stones.
What is 100 pounds in stones?: 100 pounds equals 7.14286 stones.
How do I convert back from stones to pounds?: Multiply the stone value by 14. For example, 1 st = 14 lb.
Is the pound bigger than the stone?: No. 1 pound is smaller than 1 stone. It takes 14 pounds to equal 1 stone.
Are these conversion factors exact?: Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (0.0714286) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.

About the pound and the stone

The pound

The international avoirdupois pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. It is the everyday unit for body weight, groceries, and shipping in the United States. Sixteen ounces make one pound; fourteen pounds make one stone in British usage.

The stone

The stone (st) equals exactly 14 pounds (about 6.35 kg). It is still widely used in the United Kingdom and Ireland to state body weight, even though it is no longer legal for trade. The stone was originally a real stone used by merchants as a counterweight on balances; its weight varied by region and trade until standardized in the late 19th century.